This position leads on operational logistics, facilities management and on-site delivery, ensuring venues are compliant, well-presented and fully prepared to support a diverse programme of events. The role is highly hands-on, requiring strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve quickly in fast-paced live environments.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Team & Workforce Management

• Line manage Duty Managers and oversee the wider casual workforce including Event Assistants, Security, Caretakers and Cleaners
• Lead Recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training of casual staff
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix across all events and venues taking responsibility for the rota system
• Ensure effective coordination of rotas and cross-team event activity

Venue Operations & Facilities Management

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of all Events-run venues
• Ensure venues are compliant, safe, well-presented and fit for purpose
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance with central operations teams
• Oversee venue equipment procurement and asset management
• Manage venue contractors and oversee repair works in Event spaces
• Contribute to twice-yearly Council H&S audits

On-Site Delivery

• Support the Head of Events and Production Team in delivering Enable-Produced Events
• Provide hands-on operational leadership during live events
• Deliver full event management of ad hoc or operationally complex events where required

Health & Safety

• Lead on Health & Safety across Events and Venues operations
• Own and continuously improve operational H&S frameworks, policies and safe systems of work
• Work alongside the Operations team to ensure venue Risk Assessments are robust and up to date and operationally effective for event spaces
• Oversee contractor compliance including RAMS, insurance and method statements
• Quality assure weekly, monthly and event-specific H&S inspections
• Contribute to audits, investigations and incident reviews
• Embed a proactive safety culture across the Events Team
• Represent the Events Team on operational and Health & Safety matters, coordinating with central Operations and Council stakeholders as required

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Manage operational budgets and monitor expenditure
• Update and reconcile supplier costs and credit card logs
• Seeking quotes for goods and services in line with Enable’s Procurement Code, and raising purchase orders as required
• Assist with contractor invoice processing and ensure timely follow-up where required
• Contribute to budget forecasting and cost control
• Ensuring all timesheets for casual staff are accurate and processed on time
• Managing supplier performance against SLA’s, monitoring cost control and value for money
• Carrying out other duties/ projects as directed by the Head of Events

Skills and Experience:

• Previous venue management experience
• Previous line management experience
• Previous project management experience
• Demonstrable experience of writing Standard and Emergency Operating Procedures
• Competence using a range of office software, including Outlook, Excel and databases
• Excellent written skills with a high level of confidence speaking to people on the phone
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects against tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relationships
• Ability to work independently while operating within the wider team structure
• Confident driver with clean driving licence - required driving in role
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends, early mornings and late nights

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.

If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org

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